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Olive Branch

#1 in Best Places to Live in DeSoto County
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb in Mississippi
  • 139 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      A-
    4. Nightlife
      B-
    5. Good for Families
      A-
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      A-
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B-
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      B-
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    Olive Branch is a suburb of Memphis with a population of 36,721. Olive Branch is in DeSoto County and is one of the best places to live in Mississippi. Living in Olive Branch offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. Many families and young professionals live in Olive Branch and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Olive Branch are highly rated.
    About Olive Branch...
    Population
    36,721

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $172,700
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,129
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      22%
    • Own
      78%
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    Olive Branch Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      106.8
      282.7
    • Murder
      5.5
      6.1
    • Rape
      5.6
      40.7
    • Robbery
      60.3
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      1,046.2
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,396.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      109.6
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      14%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      12%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      8%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      18%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      36%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      29%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      8%
      13%

    Working in Olive Branch

    Jobs
    A-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $72,451
    National
    $55,322
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    Olive Branch Reviews

    139 reviews
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    I love the small town atmosphere in Olive Branch, MS. There is still a quaint downtown area with a very nice open airy Mayberry feel from the Andy Griffith Show. I like that my neighbors are friendly in my neighborhood. Olive Branch is growing with a lot of new businesses popping up. There has also been a new movie theater opened in Olive Branch and that is just a couple of years old. It has many nice town parks and it is just a great place to live and raise a family!
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    Olive Branch is near the large city of Memphis. So it's easy access to jobs, concerts, sporting events, etc. The property and state taxes are very reasonable in comparison to nearby states. If I had to change anything, it would be diversity. This in turn to a limited amount of diverse activities scheduled, especially in local neighborhood associations. Other than that, I do enjoy the serenity and quiet atmosphere.
    Olive Branch is a nice and safe suburb. It is filled with a variety of restaurants and activities. There is also numerous churches for anyone who wishes to worship in a specific way. It is clean and quite pleasing to the passing eye. The activities for the youth are not as plentiful as they could be. There is a Movie theater, a skating rink, and a few other attractions, but the younger generations do often fall bored with what is offered. The schools are very good; Desoto Central was #2 in Mississippi the past year. There are a variety of jobs open.